German Maultaschen - Spinach Squares Recipe | CulinaryCreationss

German Maultaschen - Spinach Squares Recipe | CulinaryCreationss

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Dive into our easy, traditional German Maultaschen recipe! Learn to make delightful spinach and meat squares from scratch. Perfect for any home cook!

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Ingredients

  • For the Dough:
  • 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup (60ml) warm water (or a little more if needed)
  • For the Filling:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb (450g) ground meat (a mix of half lean ground beef and half ground pork is traditional, or use all ground pork for a richer flavor)
  • 10 oz (280g) fresh spinach, cooked, squeezed dry, and finely chopped (about 1 cup packed)
  • 2 slices day-old bread, soaked in milk and squeezed dry, or ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • For Cooking & Serving:
  • Chicken or beef broth, for boiling and serving
  • Butter, for pan-frying (optional)
  • Fresh chives or parsley, for garnish

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